Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Context Furniture William & Mary Tables


Designer: Kerry and Bryce Moore
Manufacturer: Context Furniture
Dimensions (inches): 16.50 H 17 Diam
Materials: Anodized aluminum legs with 3/4 inch laminated, multi-ply top.

Romance 06 Wall Lamp by Contraforma

This is the first time I've laid eyes on the wall lamp of Contraforma's Romance collection, and I have to say I'm quite pleased that they've expanded into lighting.

Soaking tub from Gruppo Treesse

The Moulin Rouge bathtub from Gruppo Treesse (Gruppo Tre S) is a free-standing soaking tub. Made from acrylic, Moulin Rouge is a sitting tub as it's only 135cm long, 84cm wide and 102cm high at the highest side, and is a great space saver.

Bulb Pendant Lamp

Sofie Refer perfectly executes this minimalist design meant to highlight the bulb, socket and cable.


Lamp measures 3.5" diameter x 5.75" height; cable measures 7.5'


Buy it here.

The organic showerhead selection by Ross Lovegrove

The organic hexagonal shape of this shower head is like nothing I've seen before. Designed by Ross Lovegrove, this and more than 100 other items in the Istanbul collection, reflect his continuing exploration of natural shapes under the concept of 'organic essentialism'.

Review the entire Vitra Istanbul collection.

Meridian Table Lamps

Solid linen or printed silk shade. Brushed nickel finish base.

New Julien Bathroom Suite by Troy Adams Design

Julien new Bathroom Suite by Troy Adams Design is their first venture into the bathroom decor space but is already making a big splash. This far from ordinary contemporary bathroom suite is the result of Troy Adams inventive design style applied to Julien’s high quality stainless steel.

All are of a very original modern design that will find its place in today's contemporary bathroom. Julien

Brick bathroom faucet from Neve Rubinetterie

The new solid brass Brick goes for the solid look. Its shiny chromed metal body is large enough to reflect the surroundings making Brick to blend in and to stand out at the same time.
The Brick dual shower head looks particularly unusual... Neve Rubinetterie

Lars Lounge Chair

I think that if your wallet's a bit pinched, and you are in need/want of some modernish lounge chairs, these would fit the bill. Seat upholstered in black fabric over foam; chromed steel frame.


W: 28" x D: 36" x H: 33.5", SH: 24"


Buy it here.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

Swoon Pillows


Silhouettes are super. Nice colors to choose from. Cotton twill w/down insert.


Designed by Gabrielle Jennings.

Basic Upholstered Sofa

And that's what it is, although this pic might be the slipcovered version.

Mo Bed



This one is constructed entirely of European oak.

Manufactured by E15

Void Lounge Chair

The attempt was to create a chair and table by using its 'skin' rather than its 'body' by extruding its outline. The result is a line of furnishings which are defined more by what is not there than what is.

Mod One Cabinet

You can pick from specified color drawer fronts. And, if you don't like maple wood, they also offer walnut.

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Tanning Shower ProSun SunShower

SunShower from ProSun International is tanning system and shower in one. SThe ProSun Sunshower can be installed in any bathroom.For details visit ProSun International.

Friday, September 08, 2006

Variation 123 Console Table

Variation 0123 console table has got legs at different stages of turning, from square start to elegant fully turned table leg made of solid tamo wood. It comes complete with 10mm two-tier toughened glass top.

Falter Folding Stool

This stool folds perfectly flat and hangs on the wall. Folded a million times in testing, the Falter Folding Stool is uniquely durable for such a lightweight form.
The material used in its manufacture is 3F board, which is a foldable material made with a pliable middle layer between two wooden boards.

Nurseryworks Storytime Double Bookcase

Nurseryworks Storytime Double Bookcase is an inventive shelving unit that turns a simple bookcase into a work of art.

If Cotton Candy isn't striking a chord, the unit is available in a variety of colors, including white and a pale yellow, with Dark Birch framing as well as Light.

iChair

It goes without saying that the iChair is a better idea than the iToilet. The plush chair is upholstered in a super-soft faux suede and has speakers built into the wings just above ear level. The sound is further enhanced by the subwoofer built into the base of the chair. You can also take an interactive look at the chair here, complete with streaming music from the Veronicas and Tyler Hilton.

Fjord Armchair

The Fjord Armchair is Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola's take on Arne Jacobsen's egg chair with two primary differences. The chair is upholstered in red wool with a subtle white contrast stitching over injection molded foam cushioning.

AGK Vicenza Stone Coffee Table

Andre Agassi and his wife, Steffi Graf, have a furniture line with Kreiss Enterprises, which started when the pair decided that they wanted some custom pieces for their own home. The AGK line has pieces for the living and dining room, as well as the outdoors. Each piece of furniture is sleek and simple, but very functional, like the AGK Vicenza Stone Coffee Table.

Fireplace Xtrordinair

Bed & Breakfast portrait-style gas fireplace from Fireplace Xtrordinair is for you... With its "portrait" size, the award winning Ember-Fyre burner and direct vent system (top vent or rear vent), the Bed & Breakfast fireplace is designed for corner or small space installations, and is ideal for small and cozy intimate settings such as bedrooms, baths and kitchens.
For all options visit Fireplace Xtrordinair.

Cotton Monkey : White on White Nursery Bedding

The bedding at Cotton Monkey is crafted to protect a baby's soft, beautiful skin. Luxurious bedding made from cotton grown without chemicals and pesticides is what parents and babies both love! Cotton Monkey bedding is made from 100% certified organic cotton fabric and batting that is not treated with any formaldehyde or chlorine bleach.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Cayen Faucet from F.lli Frattini

F.lli Frattini Cayen Faucet (series 41054), created by Ergo Design, would be an interesting choice for a contemporary bathroom. This aerodynamically looking faucet is actually very ergonomic. Available in Chrome from Lavabosinks.com for a price of $380.... Frattini

Ann Norman sink vessels

Originally from California and now based in Arizona, Ann Norman's design style combines both the city and the country influence. Vessels are available in Bronze, Oil Robbed Bronze and Polished Bronze finishes that will oxidize naturally over time to look even more dramatic. Ann Norman

Liaison glass basin from Villeroy & Boch

Liaison by Villeroy & Boch is a tempered glass washbasin with ceramic rear panel. This wall-mount basin design is quite practical - solid construction and easy to clean. Available in Alpine white an sized at 600 x 500 x 480 mm. Villeroy & Boch

Hexagonal wall shelf

I just love Hex as a decorative element. If I got these, I would install them close to each other with no gaps. Available in chocolate and acorn.

Bliss shower enclosure from Ideal Standard

To bring a more natural feel to their Bliss shower enclosures, Ideal Standard adds a circular wooden tray and curved shapes to three new enclosure designs. Called Bliss Extensions, the wooden tray in combination with more naturally flowing lines and other enhanced showering details, adds elegancy and organic appeal to Bliss range of contemporary shower enclosures. Ideal Standard

I-beam table by Gus Design Group

Light and airy, the I-beam table is sure to add some much needed horizontal surface area to your life without all the visual weight that ordinary tables would bring.

Scoop bathtub from Falper - a seductive freestanding bathtub

Falper's Scoop bathtub is designed by Michael Schmidt. According to Falper, the Scoop "seems to rise from the wall and blend perfectly with its surroundings ... The Scoop bathtub is perceived as a seductive sculpture for the modern bathroom." Modern it is, this freestanding tub comes with convenience of an integral shelf. Falper

Fireplace Drop from Antrax - "giving a new form to the heat and flame"

Designed by architect Massimo Iosa Ghini, Antrax Drop fireplace is a representation of the avant-garde movement in Italian design. Influenced by an 'open space' architecture style, this fireplace is open on three sides.

Sized at 150cm x 113cm x 53 cm, Drop is suspended from the ceiling to create an active gathering point around it. Antrax It Srl

Darling Sofa


This outdoor seating is so nice that I'd almost want to bring it indoors.

Piu Desk with Storage

Tempered glass top; 25mm powder-coated tube steel legs; 1.5mm powder-coated steel storage containers.
Desk: H 29.5" W 71" D 35.5"

Tribo Stool


The Tribo Stool was inspired by traditional wooden stools used by cattle herding cowboys, or "gauchos" in Brazil, when gathered around campfires and drinking maté, a tea often enjoyed from a shared hollow gourd. H 15" W 15.75"

Chunk Dining Table

The Chunk dining table has a three inch thick solid wood top and oversize solid wood legs. Available in natural oak or wenge stain finish.

Recycled Shelf by MUJI


Size: 32h x 23.5w x 15.25"d

Tavola Luce Side Table

"The Tavola Luce side table is furniture and a lamp in one. A glowing cube appears to float within this deceptively robust table, bathing your room in atmospheric light..."
$394.00. Buy it here.

Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Tok recliner chair from Stokke


Stokke Tok recliner chair provides very comfortable sitting, unique functionality and distinctive contemporary design. Designed by Japanese designer Toshiyuki Kita in collaboration with Scandinavian Stokke's Ole Petter Wullum, Tok is a recliner that is in a class of its own. With its comfort and modern design, Tok recliner can be an elegant centrepiece for any room.

Hayon bathroom suite from ArtQuitect Edition by Jaime Hayon

The new Hayon bathroom suite from ArtQuitect Edition is where bathroom fixtures become art and the new bathroom culture begins. These unusual sinks, tables and mirrors are all part of the ArtQuitect Edition's first major collection created by Jaime Hayon, a young but already internationally recognized Spanish designer. Price starts from 2,522 British pounds or 4,670 US$ at C.P.Hart.

Tennyson Gothic bed from And So To Bed

This is Tennyson Gothic bed from And So To Bed. This unusual metal bed will make a striking statement in your bedroom. Pointed Gothic style posts will add drama to your decor. The Tennyson high head and foot boards feature elaborate detailing and are offered in antique brass or nickel plate finish (shown). Price starts from UK£ 3,475 or 6,435 US$.

Bathroom cabinet from Alwin Products



With many bathroom cabinet designs available on the market, this AW-080 bathroom cabinet from Alwin Products looks refreshing. Clean lines accompanied by a curved mirror cabinet will fit nicely any contemporary bathroom decor. Alwin Products.

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Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Presotto Zero Bed - a European luxury platform bed

Presotto Zero bed is a round platform bed with a headboard. Shown Zero Round Platform Bed in Grey Stained Oak with built in pivoting nightstand tables and dimmable lights, and with high upholstered headboard. Price is from around $6,000 to $19,680 for the most loaded version. It's 106" wide and up to 117" long.
You can buy Zero bed at A&M Robinson.

Duravit Sundeck tub- an indoor-outdoor bathtub with a twist

Sundeck from Duravit is an indoor-outdoor bathtub with a cushioned cover. Designed by Eoos group, the freestanding Sundeck is an acrylic tub that is set in a wood veneer (for indoors) or weather-resistant laminate enclosure (for outdoors) with an overflow channel. Duravit

Monday, September 04, 2006

Byzance Fine Lighting from Fine Art Lamps

Byzance fine lighting from Fine Art Lamps is one incredible collection that fits some of the most expensive tastes, from Avantgarde to Traditional.
This fine lighting can be customized to create "your very own work of art". Shown are pendants, flush mount sconce and Girandole mirror, all in antique gilt bronze finish. Fine Art Lamps

Sunday, September 03, 2006

Belaggio Sofa by Donghia - fine furniture from Shell/Bellagio Collection


Belaggio Sofa is a part of the Shell/Bellagio Collection from Donghia. Belaggio Sofa is a good example of luxury that can be expected from Donghia, the high-end furniture manufacturer. Other pieces from Shell/Bellagio Collection include Shell Ottoman and Shell Chair. You don't need too many pieces to decorate your home with Donghia furniture - each item produces its own unique statement. Donghia makes coordinating lighting and accessories as well.

Guglielmi AG faucet from Hi Water collection - three water blades!

We really like the Guglielmi AG faucet which is a part of the newest Hi-Water bathroom/kitchen faucet collection. AG comes with some of the best aesthetics we have noticed in Italian faucets lately. The simpler curves always make for better contemporary styling, and we've seen them before. What makes AG a winner is an oval spout. But the most intriguing feature is the three water blades .. to make this faucet even more unique. Guglielmi

Guglielmi Hi Water Faucets - contemporary bathroom faucets

More amazing contemporary bathroom faucets from Guglielmi Hi Water collection... Shown here are just a few single level bidet mixers that look very unusual and will sure spark a conversation - Pallina, Aguateca, Sistema and Serena.

Guglielmi Hi Water faucets are the product of long-term research and innovative technologies and are very high quality. See the entire collection at Guglielmi.

Design Radiator 'Skin' by Caleido - modern Design Radiators

Skin design radiator is covered with overlapping "curvilinear modules". Curving lines and edges everywhere create an impression of a skin. This ultra-contemporary design by James di Marco is a nice find for those who care for unusual shapes and bright colors when decorating their space. The radiator comes equipped with a kit for installing it on the wall and with an air valve. It's 80.3"h x 19.8"w and weights 100 pounds. Also available is a Skin Double version for more heat output. See all design radiators from Caleido.

Wooden shower enclosures in Teak Shower from Carmenta - bathroom innovations

In today's, bathrooms wood washbasines and wood tubs may not be exactly unusual, but the wooden shower enclosures definitely are. Carmenta presents a new concept of shower enclosures in Teak, Oak or Wenge wood. These are innovative enclosures made with real waterproof wood panels. Coordinating teak cabinets, wood washbasins, drawers, mirrors, stainless steel shower, hand shower, wooden shower trays and thermostatic taps are also available from Carmenta to match your frameless shower enclosure.